Pearl City residents providing in-home child care for three to six unrelated children must register under HRS Sec. 346-151 and comply with ROH Sec. 21-5.350 home occupation rules.
State law defines a family child care home as a private residence caring for three to six unrelated children and requires Department of Human Services licensing under HRS Chapter 346, Part VIII. The Land Use Ordinance allows this activity as a home occupation under ROH Sec. 21-5.350, with narrow exceptions permitting substitute caregivers who are not household members. Pearl City's high density of military families creates strong demand for family child care. Operators must also follow state health, safety, background check, and capacity standards, and city zoning limits on signage, traffic, and exterior alterations.
Operating without a DHS license, exceeding allowed capacity, or non-compliant drop-off traffic can lead to state and city enforcement actions.
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